PhD in prevention research (m/f/d/x)

Leibniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology - BIPS, Bremen

The Leibniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology – BIPS GmbH invites applications for several positions (depending upon funding) to be filled as

Salary scale 13 TV-L (70% position).

Starting from January 1, 2027 or later for the duration of 3 years (extension possible).

In the coming years, the Leibniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology – BIPS will expand its research into the prevention of chronic, non-communicable diseases across the life course. The focus is on factors beyond individual diseases, such as lifestyle and environment, digital media, biological and social factors, as well as early detection. Existing large cohort studies based on primary data based will be used (e.g., IDEFICS/I.Family cohort study, NAKO Health Study), a birth cohort will be established and secondary data (health claims data) will be analyzed. Further, implementation and interventional research will be conducted to develop and evaluate innovative strategies for targeted prevention. The research is cross-departmental and involves all scientific departments of BIPS.

In this context, we are looking for several PhD students with interest in at least one of the following areas:

• Epidemiology with a focus on primary data
• Epidemiological research based on health claims data
• Implementation science
• Health decision science

Tasks:

• Coordinate and participate in research projects
• Data analysis and interpretation of results
• Publish and present research results
• Support reporting of results

Requirements:

• Master’s degree (or equivalent including ‘Staatsexamen’) in one of the areas mentioned above or related disciplines
• Good command of spoken and written English
• Strong interest in interdisciplinary research
• Initiative, motivation, commitment, and scientific curiosity

What we offer:

The Leibniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology – BIPS offers exciting research topics, a stimulating international environment, a good infrastructure, close ties to the University of Bremen and an engaged, supportive and cooperative team. Postdocs are encouraged to strive for scientific independence and to establish their own research focus. BIPS holds the audit ‘berufundfamilie’ (work and family) certificate and actively promotes the compatibility of career and individual lifestyle through flexible working hours, mobile working options, and continuous professional development. We also offer additional support for international scholars to relocate to Germany through the Welcome Center of the U Bremen Research Alliance.

Among equally qualified applicants, preference will be given to severely disabled candidates.

Enquiries to: Dr. Wiebke Schäfer, phone: +49 421 218 56 887

Additional information can be found on our homepage: https://www.leibniz-bips.de/en.

Please send your application in English or German including a cover letter, CV and certificates quoting the reference number A26-33 and mention at least of one of the topics above by November 27, 2026 by e-mail as a single PDF file to: bewerbung(at)leibniz-bips.de

Please note that applications which do not comply with the required format (1 PDF document) cannot be considered.

For information on salaries, please refer to the TV-L salary calculator for 2026; the position is classified under pay grade E13 of the TV-L. Salary calculator: https://oeffentlicher-dienst.info/c/t/rechner/tv-l/allg?id=tv-l-2026

Address:

Leibniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology – BIPS GmbH
Human Resources Department
Achterstr. 30
28359 Bremen
Germany